Origin
Kenner, LA
Late night in Kenner on Friday
Local time
12:31 AM
CDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Kenner, LA to Norco, LA
Compiled by the Trip.ovh editorial team · Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026 · Methodology
Drive Time
19m
Distance
12.9 mi
21 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 18m
★
6 AM
0h 20m
8 AM
0h 23m
10 AM
0h 21m
12 PM
0h 21m
3 PM
0h 21m
5 PM
0h 23m
8 PM
0h 19m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Kenner, LA
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Norco, LA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Kenner, LA to Norco, LA covers 12.9 miles and takes about 19m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Airline Highway, Airline Drive, Apple Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 8.3 miles on Airline Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $1.95 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 19m. Total distance: 12.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
19m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
Expect a 19m drive with frequent turns across 12.9 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 9 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Airline Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 8.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near LA 49 / Williams Boulevard.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 19m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (LA 49 / Williams Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 1 miles (US 61 / Airline Drive): Lane positioning matters here; at 11.7 miles (LA 48 / Apple Street): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 5 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
LA 49 / Williams Boulevard
Turn right onto LA 49 / Williams Boulevard
Navigation decision point
5
1 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
US 61 / Airline Drive
Turn right onto US 61 / Airline Drive
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
4
11.7 mi into trip
|
~17m in
|
LA 48 / Apple Street
Turn left onto LA 48 / Apple Street
Navigation decision point
3
12.9 mi into trip
|
~19m in
|
1st Street
Turn left onto 1st Street
Navigation decision point
5
12.9 mi into trip
|
~19m in
|
Saint Charles Street
Turn left onto Saint Charles Street
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Airline Highway | 8.3 mi | 11m |
| Airline Drive | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| Apple Street | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Williams Boulevard | 1 mi | 1m |
| East Airline Highway | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| 1st Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Saint Charles Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| 21st Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Airline Highway
— 8.3 mi, about 11m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kenner, LA and Norco, LA.
1
Start on 21st Street
38 ft
·
5 sec
·
21st Street
2
Turn right onto LA 49
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Williams Boulevard
3
Turn right onto US 61
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Airline Drive
Use the right lane.
4
Continue on US 61
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
East Airline Highway
5
Continue on US 61
8.3 mi
·
11 min
·
Airline Highway
Use the left lane.
6
Turn left onto LA 48
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Apple Street
7
Turn left onto 1st Street
133 ft
·
11 sec
·
1st Street
8
Turn left onto Saint Charles Street
124 ft
·
5 sec
·
Saint Charles Street
9
Arrive at destination
Saint Charles Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.95 one way
$3.90 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $2.14 | $4.28 |
| premium | $4.56 | $2.32 | $4.63 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.85 | $5.70 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.9 | 0 | $1.35 | $0.62 |
| Efficient EV | 3.2 | 0 | $1.13 | $0.52 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.2 | 0 | $1.81 | $0.83 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Norco, LA
Late night in Norco on Friday
Local time
12:31 AM
CDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
13 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
19m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Kenner, LA to Norco, LA covers 12.9 miles and takes about 19m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Airline Highway, Airline Drive, Apple Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 6.5 miles from Kenner, LA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $1.95 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a straightforward 19m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (LA 49 / Williams Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 1 miles (US 61 / Airline Drive): Lane positioning matters here; at 11.7 miles (LA 48 / Apple Street): Navigation decision point.
The route from Kenner, LA to Norco, LA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park.
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